As a fan of One Piece, we were left wondering why Im Sama didn’t kill Sabo in the Empty Throne Room in chapter 1086. Im Sama and the Gorosei could have easily killed Luffy’s brother, who was already surrounded. But to everyone’s surprise, Im Sama let Sabo escape. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this mysterious decision in One Piece 1086.
The most logical reason for Im Sama’s actions is that Sabo was not their primary target. As revealed in chapter 908, Im Sama has four people on their red list, Luffy, Vivi, Shirahoshi, and Kurohige. These four individuals are connected to the four main enemies of Im Sama from 800 years ago.
Nefertari D Vivi was targeted as Im Sama believed that Vivi inherited the will of Queen Lily, whom Im Sama despises for her past mistakes 800 years ago. Monkey D Luffy was considered a threat as Im Sama was afraid that he might inherit the will of Joy Boy and lead a rebellion against the World Government. Shirahoshi was targeted due to her connection to Poseidon, one of the three ancient weapons and an ally of Joy Boy. Finally, Kurohige was seen as a potential successor to the infamous Rock pirate crew, which threatened Tenryuubito in the past.
Im Sama is afraid that these individuals might lead a rebellion similar to Joy Boy in the past. Therefore, they must be eliminated before they pose a threat to the World Government. Sabo, on the other hand, was not seen as an immediate threat to Im Sama’s plans and was only considered a by-product of their main targets.
One Piece 1086 also revealed that Im Sama is afraid of Joy Boy’s return, indicating that they still remember the ancient history and the prophecy of the Void Century. Im Sama is aware that Luffy might inherit Joy Boy’s will, just like Roger did, and lead a rebellion against the World Government. Therefore, Im Sama had to be careful when dealing with Luffy in the Empty Throne Room.
In conclusion, Im Sama’s action in One Piece 1086 was not justifiable but driven by fear and the need to maintain control over the world. The four individuals on Im Sama’s red list are potential threats to their power and must be eliminated before they lead a rebellion against the World Government. Sabo’s escape was an unexpected bonus for Im Sama, as they realized that he wasn’t worth their time or effort. One Piece fans can’t wait for Eiichiro Oda to reveal more details about the ancient history and the prophecy of the Void Century in the upcoming chapters.
